Is the FAFSA listed under "Financial Aid Requirements" on the "Financial" tab of your myPurdue account?
No
Yes, with a green checkmark
Yes, with a red flag

In order to determine your financial aid eligibility, the Division of Financial Aid (DFA) must first download your FAFSA. The DFA usually downloads FAFSAs at least once a week, starting in mid-February. If it is after February and you have filed your FAFSA more than one week ago, check your FAFSA online to make sure it was submitted with Purdue University West Lafayette as a school choice with school code 001825. This allows the DFA to receive your FAFSA information.

In order to determine your financial aid eligibility, the Division of Financial Aid (DFA) must first download your FAFSA. A red flag on your myPurdue next to the FAFSA is an indication that either A) it was just received by our office and is still in processing or B) there are errors with your FAFSA. If there are errors, other red flag requirements and "important financial aid messages" on myPurdue will indicate what needs to be corrected.

Do all other financial aid requirements on myPurdue have green checkmarks?
No, I still have other red flags
Yes, all requirements are complete

Before the DFA can determine your financial aid eligibility, you will need to complete all financial aid requirements listed on myPurdue. Click on the requirement title on myPurdue to view the PDF document that needs to be submitted, with additional documentation, if noted. Learn more about verification for financial aid.

The earliest freshmen will receive notice of financial aid eligibility is early April. After early April, your financial aid will be determined within 1-2 weeks.

Do all financial aid requirements have green checkmarks under the "Financial" tab on myPurdue, including the FAFSA?
No, I have one or more red flags
Yes, I have all green checkmarks
The FAFSA is not listed on myPurdue

Before the DFA can determine your financial aid eligibility, you will need to complete all financial aid requirements listed on myPurdue. Click on the requirement title on myPurdue to view the PDF document that needs to be submitted, with additional documentation, if noted. Learn more about verification for financial aid.

In order to determine your financial aid eligibility, the Division of Financial Aid (DFA) must first download your FAFSA. The DFA usually downloads FAFSAs at least once a week, starting in mid-February. If it is after February and you have filed your FAFSA more than a week ago, check your FAFSA online to make sure it was submitted with Purdue University West Lafayette as a school choice with school code 001825. This allows the DFA to receive your FAFSA information.

A SAP Probation indicates that you have appealed a SAP Denial in a previous semester. After grades are posted for the most recent semester, your academic progress will be reviewed by a financial aid administrator within 1-2 weeks. After review, if you are still on probation, your aid eligibility will be determined within an additional 1-2 weeks.

A SAP Denial indicates that you do not meet one or more of the Purdue SAP Policy standards. Please review the SAP Policy and submit an appeal to the DFA to be considered for an exception.

The earliest continuing students receive notice of financial aid eligibility for the upcoming academic year is late June. After late June, you can expect your financial aid package within 1-2 weeks. Note that a SAP Alert status indicates that you are close to not meeting one or more of the Purdue SAP policies and may be denied financial aid in future semesters. Please review the financial aid SAP process and policy.

As of today, have you been admitted to the university?
Yes
No

The DFA cannot determine financial aid eligibility for students who have not yet been admitted. Please contact the Office of Admissions to check on your application.

Do all financial aid requirements have green checkmarks under the "Financial" tab on myPurdue, including the FAFSA?
No, I have one or more red flags
Yes, I have all green checkmarks
The FAFSA is not listed on myPurdue

Before the DFA can determine your financial aid eligibility, you will need to complete all financial aid requirements listed on myPurdue, as indicated by a red flag. Click on the requirement title on myPurdue to view the PDF document that needs to be submitted, with additional documentation, if noted. Learn more about verification for financial aid.

In order to create an aid package for you, the Division of Financial Aid (DFA) must first download your FAFSA. The DFA usually downloads FAFSAs at least once a week, starting in mid-February. If it is after February and you have filed your FAFSA more than a week ago, check your FAFSA online to make sure it was submitted with Purdue University West Lafayette as a school choice with school code 001825. This allows the DFA to receive your FAFSA.

The earliest transfer students will receive their financial aid eligibility for the upcoming fall and spring semesters is early April. After early April, your financial aid will be determined within 1-2 weeks. If you are transfering in to Purdue mid-year, contact your previous school to cancel your spring disbursement of aid, then allow 2 weeks for Purdue to award your eligibility.

Your academic progress needs to be reviewed by a financial aid administrator before we determine your financial aid eligiblity. Please contact the DFA to get a time estimate.

A SAP Denial indicates that you do not meet one or more of the Purdue SAP Policy standards. Please review the SAP Policy and submit an appeal to the DFA to be considered for an exception.

The earliest transfer students receive notice of financial aid eligibility for the upcoming academic year is early April. After early April, you can expect your financial aid package within 1-2 weeks. Note that a SAP Alert status indicates that you are close to not meeting one or more of the Purdue SAP policies and may be denied financial aid in future semesters. Please review the financial aid SAP process and policy.

The Division of Financial Aid (DFA) will notify you of the outcome of your appeal within 3-4 weeks of receipt. Please review our appeal procedures page for additional information about the appeal process.

It typically takes the DFA 3-5 business days to retrieve your updated FAFSA. Some changes require additional verification documents, which will appear as red flag requirements on myPurdue at that time. To check on your individual FAFSA, contact our office.

The current date is....

DFA begins downloading FAFSAs for the upcoming academic year in late February.

It typically takes 3-5 business days for the DFA to download a FAFSA.

Is this document an appeal?

The Division of Financial Aid (DFA) will notify you of the outcome of your appeal within 3-4 weeks of receipt. Please review our appeal procedures page for additional information about the appeal process.

It typically takes 5-7 business days for the Division of Financial Aid to review and process documents submitted to our office. Additional red flags or informational messages will appear on your myPurdue account should we need further information regarding these documents.

What is the status of the loan on the "Accept Award Offer" tab on myPurdue?
Accepted/Accepted via Web
Offered

In order for the Stafford Loan to credit your bill, you will need to accept the loan on your myPurdue account. Log in, select the "Financial" tab, select "Award for Aid Year" on the left side, select the current year from the menu and submit. On the "Accept Award Offer" page of myPurdue, accept the full or partial amount you would like to borrow. If this is the first Stafford Loan you have borrowed, you will need to sign a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Direct Loan Entrance Counseling on StudentLoans.gov as well.

Is this your first time borrowing a Federal Stafford Loan?
Yes
No

Is the Direct Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Direct Loan Entrance Counseling a requirement on myPurdue?
Yes, both with green checkmarks
Yes, but one or both have a red flag
No

Your Stafford Loan should be crediting to your tuition and fees bill as pending financial aid now. If it is not, there may be other requirements missing. Please contact the DFA. A Stafford loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

All first-time Stafford Loan borrowers need to complete both a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Direct Loan Entrance Counseling at StudentLoans.gov. It takes approximately 5 business days for our office to receive both of these requirements once they are completed online. Once these are received, your loan should credit your bill as pending financial aid within 3 business days. A Stafford Loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

This indicates that you have very recently accepted your Stafford Loan. All first-time Stafford Loan borrowers need to complete both a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Direct Loan Entrance Counseling at StudentLoans.gov. It takes approximately 5 business days for our office to receive both of these requirements once they are completed online. Once these are received, your loan should credit your bill as pending financial aid within 3 business days. A Stafford Loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

Your Stafford Loan should be crediting to your tuition and fees bill as pending financial aid within the next 5-7 business days. A Stafford Loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

What is the status of the Purdue Loan on the "Accept Award Offer" tab on myPurdue?
Accepted/Accepted via Web
Offered

In order for the Purdue Loan to credit your bill, you will need to accept the loan on your myPurdue account. Log in, select the "Financial" tab, select "Award for Aid Year" on the left side, select "2012-13" from the menu and submit. On the "Accept Award Offer" page of myPurdue, accept the full or partial amount you would like to borrow. In addition, you will need to sign a promissory note with ECSI 2-3 business days after accepting the loan on myPurdue.

Is the Purdue Loan Promissory Note listed as a requirement on your myPurdue?
Yes, with a green checkmark
Yes, with a red flag
No

Your Purdue Loan should be crediting to your tuition and fees bill as pending financial aid now. If it is not, there may be other requirements missing. Please contact the DFA. A Purdue Loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

All Purdue Loan borrowers need to complete a Promissory Note with ECSI 2-3 business days after accepting the loan on myPurdue. Once complete, it takes approximately 5 business days for our office to receive this promissory note. Once these are received, your loan should credit your bill as pending financial aid within 3 business days. A Purdue Loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

This indicates that you have very recently accepted your Purdue Loan. All Purdue Loan borrowers need to complete a Promissory Note with ECSI 2-3 business days after accepting the loan on myPurdue. Once complete, it takes approximately 5 business days for our office to receive this promissory note. A Purdue Loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

What is the status of the Parent PLUS Loan on the "Accept Award Offer" tab on myPurdue?
Accepted
Offered

The parent who will be borrowing the Parent PLUS Loan will need to submit a Parent PLUS Loan application on StudentLoans.gov

Is the Parent PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note listed as a requirement on myPurdue?
Yes, with a green checkmark
Yes, with a red flag

Your Parent PLUS Loan should be crediting to your bill within 3 business days of Purdue receiving the Master Promissory Note.

All first-time Parent PLUS Loan borrowers must sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at StudentLoans.gov in addition to the Parent PLUS Loan application. Once Purdue receives the promissory note, the loan should credit your bill within 3 business days. If you are using an endorser, please visit www.purdue.edu/dfa/loans/plus.php and view the "Options if the PLUS Loan is Denied" section.

What is the status of the Perkins Loan on the "Accept Award Offer" tab on myPurdue?
Accepted/Accepted via Web
Offered

In order for the Perkins Loan to credit your bill, you will need to accept the loan on your myPurdue account. Log in, select the "Financial" tab, select "Award for Aid Year" on the left side, select "2012-13" from the menu and submit. On the "Accept Award Offer" page of myPurdue, accept the full or partial amount you would like to borrow. In addition, first-time Perkins borrowers will need to sign a promissory note with ECSI 2-3 business days after accepting the loan on myPurdue.

Is the Perkins Loan Promissory Note listed as a requirement on your myPurdue?
Yes, with a green checkmark
Yes, with a red flag
No

Your Perkins loan should be crediting to your tuition and fees bill as pending financial aid now. If it is not, there may be other requirements missing. Please contact the DFA. A Perkins loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

All first-time Perkins Loan borrowers need to complete a Promissory Note with ECSI 3-4 business days after accepting the loan on myPurdue. It takes approximately 5 business days for our office to receive this promissory note. Once these are received, your loan should credit your bill as pending financial aid within 3 business days. A Perkins Loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

This indicates that you have very recently accepted your Perkins Loan. All first-time Perkins Loan borrowers need to complete a Promissory Note with ECSI 2-3 business days after accepting the loan on myPurdue. It takes approximately 5 business days for our office to receive this promissory note. Once these are received, your loan should credit your bill as pending financial aid within 3 business days. A Perkins Loan will pay to your bill no earlier than one week before the first day of the semester.

The student will first need to endorse the check before the Office of the Bursar can process it. The student will need to include the Purdue ID Number (PUID) on the check. Once endorsed, it will take the Office of the Bursar 7-10 business days to fully process this scholarship check.

It will take the Office of the Bursar 7-10 business days to process this scholarship check if it is only made out to Purdue University.

It will take approximately three business days for the Division of Financial Aid (DFA) to process the GRE Fee Reduction Request and return it to you. You will receive an email when this form is ready for you to pick up in our office.

Once the student portion of this form is completed, it will take the Division of Financial Aid (DFA) approximately three business days to complete this form.